10 April 2018
In the UK, over 40,000 cases have been reported every year. That makes Prostate Cancer the most popular cancer in men.
According to a study by Orchid Charity, 37% of cases were diagnosed too late, this is a worrying a fact. At Givey, we want to help spread awareness about prostate cancer in the hope everyone learns the warning signs and gets tested. (Please refer to NHS website for more information)
6 Warning Signs
- Frequent, bloody or painful urination
- Difficulty in urinating/emptying your bladder
- Weak Flow
- Needing to rush to toilet
- Needing to urinate more frequently, often during the night
- Straining and/or taking a long time while urinating
6 Causes
- Family History – having a close family member who developed prostate and/or breast cancer increases your risk of developing prostate cancer
- Ethnic Group – more common in men of African-Caribbean and African Decent
- Age – risk rises the older you get. Most cases occur in men over 50
- Weight – obesity increases your risk
- Exercise – regular exercise decreases your risk
- Diet – Evidence is found that high amounts of Calcium increases your risk. Therefore a healthy diet decreases your risk
Ways You Can Help
- 40 years old is the recommended age to get tested. You can do this at your local GP
- Support those diagnosed
- Inform your loved ones about prostate cancer so they too can get tested
- Get support from a charity
- Volunteer for a charity supporting the cause
- To provide more support to those diagnosed, donate to a cancer charity
- By fundraising for a charity, you can provide more support and research in to the field
- Do your research and learn all you need to know about prostate cancer
- Keep yourself healthy to decrease your chances of developing prostate cancer
Charities
There are also many charities and fundraisers you can help, such as the ones below;
Lets spread awareness to help there be a better future for men and a fighting chance against prostate cancer! #ProstateCancer